SEX EDUCATION

SEX EDUCATION
 Is a broad term used to described education
about: human sexual anatomy, sexual
reproduction, sexual intercourse,
reproductive health, emotional
relations, reproductive rights and
responsibilities,  abstinence, contraception,
and other aspects of human sexual behavior.
 SEX EDUCATION
 Sex education may also be described as
”sexuality education”, which means that it
encompasses education about all aspects of
sexuality.
Sexuality
 is much more than just the act of intercourse.
It is an integral part of all of us, it is a
dimension of personality. It gives us an
identity and the whole experience of being a
male and a female. It involves values,
thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
 Sexuality education is all about teaching
facts, values, attitudes, feelings, behaviour
and relationships.
 SEX EDUCATION
 is the process of acquiring information and
forming attitudes and beliefs about sex,
sexual identity, relationships and intimacy. 
 is also about developing young people's
skills so that they make informed choices
about their behavior, and feel confident
and competent about acting on these
choices. It is widely accepted that young
people have a right to sex education.
WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF SEX
EDUCATION
 To reduce the risks of potentially negative
outcomes from sexual behavior.
 To young people’s positive experience of
their sexuality by enhancing the quality of
their relationships and their ability to make
informed decisions over their lifetime. 
SHOULD SEX EDUCATION BE TAUGHT
IN SCHOOLS?
 I think that sex education be taught in
schools because its very informational and it
prepares students for reality.
WHEN SHOULD SEX EDUCATION START?
 Sex education that works starts early, before
young people reach puberty, and before they
have developed established patterns of
behavior.
 The precise age at which information should
be provided depends on the physical,
emotional and intellectual development of the
young people.
WHEN SHOULD SEX EDUCATION START?
 Sex education should start in kindergarten--
DOH
 Elementary, middle or high school
WHO SHOULD PROVIDE SEX
EDUCATION?
 Sex education can take place in a variety of
settings, both in and out of school. In these
different contexts, different people have the
opportunity and responsibility to provide sex
education for young people.
WHO SHOULD PROVIDE SEX
EDUCATION?
 Parents and the school are held
responsible.
 Parents are the first and primary
sexual health educators of children
SO WHAT INFORMATION SHOULD BE
GIVEN TO YOUNG PEOPLE?

Young people need to have information

onall the ff. Topics
 Accurate information about sex education.
 The use of contraceptives/ birth control
 The effect of having early sex

.
 Sexual development & reproduction  
 Relationships
 REFERENCES
 http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Fa

milyandPeerRelations/Sexuality/Pages/Sex-
Education-for-Children-8-Tips-for-Parents.aspx
 http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Fa

milyandPeerRelations/Sexuality/Pages/Sex-
Education-for-Children-Why-Parents-Should-
Talk-to-their-Kids-About-Sex.aspx
 https://www.slideshare.net/JersonPanopio/sex-

education-9744369?qid=d5003dfb-a908-4e6b-
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